Aquaponics is plants and fish working together in a synergistic and sustainable system to provide a healthy source of food. Sounds great right? If you’re still unfamiliar with the concept of aquaponic gardening and you want to learn, this short video guide by Mashable breaks it down nicely. The host explains what aquaponics is,...

Here’s a feel good story about a 13 year old girl who runs one of the 4 biggest aquaculture and aquaponics businesses in South Africa. It’s great to see someone so young have the drive and ambition to do incredible things. As we all know, running a flourishing aquaponics system let alone a business...

Fluorescent grow lights are efficient and inexpensive, making them popular among growers. In this article, I explain the pros and cons of using fluorescents for growing your plants, the different types of fluorescents available. Here are some of its plus points: They’re not expensive. As a matter of fact, they’re generally the cheapest type...

You already likely know about LED grow lights due to its popularity with growers. Induction grow lights are also gaining in popularity and although they are less known, they are just as effective as LEDs. Here’s a break down of the differences between the two and talks about which one is better. Click Here...

You’re probably confused about which grow light to choose for your aquaponics system. It’s quite a detailed subject that can warrant its own book. For now, I’ll provide a brief explanation of what considerations need to be made when selecting a grow light. Click Here To Check Out The Top 5 Best Rated Grow...

A good quality water pump and also a suitable one is essential for an aquaponics system. It enables your system to be efficient when transferring water from the tank to the plants and back down again. Aquaponics enthusiast Aron Stock has a good explanation of how to choose the right water pump. Read on...

Choosing a fish tank for your aquaponics system is very different than choosing one for an aquarium. There are special considerations you need to make because of its correlation with the grow bed, both share many of the same requirements for materials. Here’s a brief guide to help you choose the right aquaponics fish...

One of the best things about aquaponic systems is that it requires a lot less maintenance than other growing systems because there is no weeding, watering or fertilizing. However, you still need to do all the essential check-ups daily, weekly and monthly, if you want to ensure the longevity of your aquaponics system and...

In a media bed, there are three aquaponics grow bed zones, and each zone has a different purpose and responsibilities. The generally accepted standard for the depth of a grow bed is 30cm deep (although some aquaponics gardeners will use shallower or deeper grow beds). This allows for a more robust system since the...

Everyone makes mistakes, and if you’re a beginner to aquaponics, then chances are that you’ll stumble across some of the more common problems with aquaponics. Making a mistake in your aquaponics system can mean losing the plants and fish that you’ve nurtured for weeks, which is a disappointing feeling for anyone. Click Here To...

There has been many debates as to which method of gardening would come out on top in a battle of hydroponics vs aquaponics. In this article, we’ll be looking at the main differences between the two and if aquaponics really is the best of both worlds of hydroponics and aquaculture. What Is Hydroponics? Hydroponics...

Our world’s resources along with our animals are rapidly declining in numbers, and we’re in desperate need of a sustainable food system that everyone can make use of. Aquaponics is one of the most effective solutions for this problem, because an aquaponics system replicates an existing natural ecosystem. What Is Aquaponics? To put it...

The use of aquaponics grow media is one of the ways that aquaponic gardening differentiates itself from traditional gardening. Rather than using soil from the earth, the media environment of an aquaponics system adopts the same properties found in soil and therefore, has the ability to replace it. Click Here To See The Top...

Your choice in an aquaponics grow bed is crucial to how well the rest of your aquaponics system is run. It’s essentially the foundation of your system, and the place where your fruits and vegetables are nurtured. An aquaponics grow bed will take up the majority of the space but it’ll also provide you...

The great thing about aquaponics is that it’s very versatile. You can adjust an aquaponics system to suit your needs. If you don’t have enough space in your garden or if you don’t have one at all, don’t worry because with aquaponics, you can grow vegetables indoors. The best options are either in a...

So you’re interested in starting your own aquaponics system but don’t know where to begin. Many people have different aquaponics plans and in this article I’ll be giving you a rundown of what I consider to be the most simple and logical plan there is. Click Here To Learn How To Build Your Own...

Aquaponics has the potential to play a very important role for our future global food production. In modern times, it has become a way of life for many people as it enables growing food for oneself and the community. Here are 7 of the top benefits for having an aquaponics food source. 1) Organic...

There are several aquaponics system designsranging from the most basic to more complicated ones, and some can be implemented in your home and backyard depending on how much space you have. The flood and drain aquaponics system design is the most common for home use and also the simplest, which I’ll be going through...

An aquaponics system is a food production process which combines traditional aquaculture with hydroponics. The animals and plants in an aquaponics system have a symbiotic relationship. Effluents from aquatic animals are used by plants as food. In the process, the plants purify water for the aquatic animals. Aquaculture and hydroponic farming techniques provide the...

If you’re not aware by now of all the great benefits that aquaponics will bring not only to your own life, but to the lives of others, then here are 10 reasons on why you should build a home aquaponics system. 1) Healthier & Tastier With all the different chemicals that is put into...